Lead the design, implementation, and management of our cloud infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring best practices for scalability, resiliency, and security Develop and maintain highly efficient Ansible playbooks and establish configuration management best practices Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the DevOps team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth integration and deployment of applications Optimize infrastructure performance, monitoring ongoing operations, and implementing proactive solutions for issues and bottlenecks Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, designing and implementing automated testing and release processes Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance the DevOps workflow and improve efficiency Act as a subject matter expert for DevOps practices, staying up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices Proven experience as a Lead DevOps Engineer, leading the design and implementation of complex and scalable infrastructures Extensive expertise in Terraform and Ansible, with a deep understanding of their capabilities and best practices Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and proficiency in designing and managing cloud resources Excellent scripting and automation skills using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in production environments In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and infrastructure hardening practices. Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI Preferred certifications in Terraform and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
